Washington and Lee University Top Questions

W&L is obviously a small school, but I actually think I have more friends than I would at a state school, not less. The class size also encourages participation and student-professor friendships. All of my professors know my name and most ask me about lacrosse as well. I spend most of time balancing school, lacrosse, and going out. W&L is very social, but drinking is not a requirement for having fun, going out, or socializing like many think it is. Washington and Lee is in the college town of Lexington, VA in the Shenandoah Valley, and it is absolutely beautiful here. I lived on a river last year, which was just a five minute or less drive from campus.

best thing: opportunity worst thing: red-neck central

Just the right size-personal relationships between professors and students (known by name, often get cell phone numbers for emergencies); small classes; get to know a lot of students-don't stick with one small group. beautiful campus, but small town. no starbucks! lots of student-athletes, but not a large fan base. more people got to lacrosse games then football big social scene

The best thing about Washington and Lee is the people. Everyone works hard, but is still very sociable. There isn't much competition for grades since everyone realizes others are smart. The size is just right, class sizes allow the professors to get to know the students and vice versa. It's great to know so many faces while walking to your classes. I spend most of my time on campus in the dorms or in the commons. There is a lot of school pride here, everyone agrees that they go to the best college in the country. However, this isn't really shown in athletics until a team goes far into the tournament.

Small liberal arts school with extremely demanding academic and social lives. Little to no grade inflation and offers a better education than most comperable schools, but can be a lot of pressure at times. The administration is fucking terrible.

It can have a high school mentality. Show up at any party and you will find people you know there. If you don't know someone, ask around and you will quickly find out everything you need to know. (Basic facts include name and fraternity/sorority, plus any relevant gossip.) All the students are very smart and savvy though. You will rarely find a complete ditz, though there is the occasional husband seeker. Expect to stretch your mind during the day and blitz it away on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights.

This university truly is "a place like no other." It is a "hidden ivy" for certain. Situated in the beautiful Virginia countryside in a small college town, the university has a strong sense of community. This sense of community extends to all aspects of university life: the relationship between students and faculty, students and administration, the university community and the rest of the town is a strong one. For the student looking for an unforgettable and unparalleled college experience, W&L is the place. W&L isn't a large university with lots of school spirit and an amazing football team like a state university. It is small and intimate, with a pride that extends past varsity sports and into our academic programs. The school has a vibrant greek program that not even the independent students can really avoid. There is a lot of partying because of the student mentality to "work hard, play hard." We take both seriously.

Washington and Lee is a small campus with such a unique system that it offers opportunities that are unique to this school. Commonly when I am with friends who go to other Universities I find myself saying, "you cannot understand W&L until you come here." The Greek system and academic calender are two of the aspects of W&L that make it so appealing. With our spring term, we are offered a way to take just one or two courses for six weeks. Therefore professors can offer classes that normally would never be taught. It also allows for students to study abroad without missing an entire semester.

size: perfect, intro chemistry class 99 students...300 level Spanish class 4 students reaction: non-Virginia Residents and young people say "where is that?," old Virginians are impressed/surprised especially because I'm a black female they say "YOU go there? on campus recreation: movie theater COLLEGE TOWN Recent controversy: bracket of the drunkest, slutty-est, and gayest people on campus posted in one on-campus newspaper...students, faculty, administration condemned it School pride: Alumni weekend doubles the number of people on campus each year...alumns from class of '53 still come to drink with their buddies Unusual: forced social interaction, cliques that are worse than most middle schools

WnL is a small, liberal arts school in Lexington, Va. The town of Lexington can sometimes feel restrictive, but the school does a lot to compensate for the rural setting. Most students spend their weekdays on campus studying. On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday the majority of students can be found at fraternity houses relieving the stress of the week. If the party scene isn't for you, the Outing Club provides lots of opportunities to do outdoor activities like hiking and white water rafting. The Commons has nightly movies for those who want to destress with a bag of popcorn.